Dubai, 02nd July, 2014
– The luxurious Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona, located on the Passeig de
Gràcia, at the heart of the city’s commercial centre, is pleased to
announce an exclusive offer for its Middle Eastern guests wishing to
experience “Home away from Home” comfort in one of Europe’s most vibrant
cities. By staying in the hotel’s new suites located in the modernist
building adjacent the hotel, guests may avail of the culinary expertise
of a private chef to organise their daily meals, which can be held at
any time of the day for the whole family. A tailor made menu is prepared
daily based on the needs and preferences of guests and the succulent
suggestions of Chef Ali.
Chef
Ali, a Lebanese Chef with celebrated experience in the Middle East
including stints in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, the Royal Qatari Palace, and Oman
among others, continues to captivate guests with savoury Arabic delights
and à la carte Halal cuisine. Served through a private butler service,
Middle Eastern guests are provided with the excitement of staying in
Barcelona while experiencing the comfort of dining as if at home.
In
addition to the provision of Arabic Halal cuisine, Mandarin Oriental,
Barcelona also caters to the cultural needs of Middle Eastern guests
with additional amenities and services such as:
- Specialized welcome amenities
- Prayer Mat, Qibla and the Koran in bedrooms
- Arabic speaking staff
- Arabic dining menus (Halal food on request)
- Shisha amenity on request
- International and Arabic TV Channels and press
- Personal shopper on request and private and personal shopping on request available in most exclusive shops (Chopar, Loewe, Brioni, Tiffany’s among others)
A
special post-Ramadan spa treatment is also available until the end of
October 2014 at the hotel’s spa allowing guests to immerse into a deep
sense of serenity and rejuvenation following the Holy Month.
About our New Suites
After five successful years as one of the best hotels in the city, Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona
has recently opened 17 spacious and luxurious suites and five
additional rooms to its inventory, bringing the total room count to 120.
Private butler service is available in each of the Suites
The
new suites evoke an at-home sense of comfort, with exquisite details in
the finish combined with exceptional butler service to cater to guest
needs. Urquiola has created flexible spaces, using textile screens,
Tai-ping carpets and unique pieces of furniture designed exclusively by
the Urquiola Studio.
The
generous size of the suites (Junior Suites start at 55m2, Premier
Suites up to 124 m2) means they can easily be reconfigured from two to
three bedrooms, while allowing for generously-sized living areas. Also
they have the possibility to connect the entire floor for private use.
The
flagship Barcelona suite has a 123 m2terrace complete with an outdoor
Jacuzzi and solarium. Superior suites have smaller private terraces or
balconies, as well as a modular feature that includes work areas,
dressing rooms and living spaces that can be reconfigured to cater to
anything from private dinners to business meetings. Spacious bathrooms
have an elegant, spa-like atmosphere enclosed within light, tinted
opaque glass with enormous walk-in showers.
Elsewhere
the interior works to bring the outside in with terraces that run the
length of the building, designed not for views, but as outdoor living
space, comfortably furnished by Patricia Urquiola for Kettal.
Guests have easy access to the Passeig de Gràcia and its emblematic
buildings, such as the Casa Batlló, one of the principle works of
architect Antoni Gaudí, or, they can relax in the Mimosa Garden, a spacious interior patio typical of the urban landscaping of the Eixample.
Guests can benefit from the Suite Temptations package
available for seven nights until end October, with a range of fantastic
benefits, including a spa credit, daily buffet breakfast and an extra
complimentary night.
For reservations and information please visit the website at www.mandarinoriental.com, contact the hotel directly on +34 93 151 88 88 or via e-mail at mobcn-reservations@mohg.com.
About Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona
Mandarin
Oriental, Barcelona is an exclusive, luxury hotel situated on the
Passeig de Gràcia, at the heart of the city’s commercial centre. The
property has 120 rooms and suites, with a sleek, contemporary interior
by Patricia Urquiola. Facilities include Mediterranean-Asian fusion at Blanc Brasserie & Gastrobar, and the flagship, two Michelin-starred restaurant, Moments, which serves New Catalan Cuisine under the direction of multi-starred chef Carme Ruscalleda.
Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona offers guests and city residents an elegant meeting point. At the Banker’s Bar
bold design combines with award-winning cocktails and live music during
the week, the lushly-planted Mimosa gardens provide a welcome a place
to relax mid-afternoon, and the laid-back, rooftop Terrat bar and pool offers sensational panoramic views over the city. Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona also has a 1,000 m2 Spa
where guests can enjoy an innovative range of holistic treatments.
Facilities include a 12 metre long, heated swimming pool, rain showers
and steam baths infused with essential essences.
